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Haj pilgrims trained on dos and donts

Hyderabad: City residents intending to embark on the Haj pilgrimage next year got valuable lessons on religious practices at the holy places as well as on travel and accommodation procedures and processes. They were speaking to Deccan Chronicle at the Telangana Haj Committee’s first training camp for Haj 2025 pilgrims. Haj Committee chairman Biabani advised pilgrims to maintain good health …

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3 weeks ago

Haj 2025: SpiceJet announces 100 special flights from four Indian cities

Hindustan Times

SpiceJet has secured the rights to operate 100 special flights in 2025 for Haj pilgrimage from four Indian cities—Kolkata, Guwahati, Srinagar, and Gaya, according to a press release. SpiceJet will operate Haj special flights from four new cities The Indian air line which carried 13,000 pilgrims in 2024, will now increase its capacity by 18 per cent and carry 15,500 …

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4 months, 4 weeks ago

201 Indian pilgrims died during Haj pilgrimage 2024 due to health issues: Govt informs Lok Sabha

India TV News

Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday said more than 200 Indian pilgrims died during the Haj pilgrimage 2024, with a majority of the deaths being attributed to cardio-respiratory and cardio-pulmonary arrests. "The government of India has placed significant emphasis on the successful conduct of Haj operations and on ensuring the safety and well-being of Indian pilgrims," Rijiju said …

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6 months ago

Climate change has made the Hajj pilgrimage more risky

The Hindu

Each year, millions of Muslims from across the world embark on the haj pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia. The 2024 haj pilgrimage has been overshadowed by disaster/tragedy, with the death of at least 900 pilgrims, mostly due to heat exhaustion and related complications. High temperatures make mass gatherings riskier A study documenting deaths and injuries at mass gatherings up …

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6 months ago

Two Haj pilgrims from Bengaluru die in Mecca

Hindustan Times

Two Haj pilgrims from Bengaluru died from extreme temperatures in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, according to officials in Saudi Arabia. Muslim pilgrims walk with umbrellas on the third day of the Satan stoning ritual, amid extremely hot weather, during the annual haj pilgrimage in Mina. “They collapsed due to the heat and high temperatures while walking about 50m towards Mecca to …

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6 months ago

Death toll tops 1,000 after haj marked by extreme heat: AFP tally

The Hindu

The death toll from this year's haj has exceeded 1,000, an AFP tally said on Thursday, more than half of them unregistered worshippers who performed the pilgrimage in extreme heat in Saudi Arabia. Saudi authorities reported clearing hundreds of thousands of unregistered pilgrims from Mecca this month, but it appears many still participated in the main rites which began last …

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6 months ago

68 Indians among 922 Died during Haj This Year

Deccan Chronicle

Riyadh: Friends and family searched for missing haj pilgrims on Wednesday as the death toll at the annual rituals, which were carried out in scorching heat, surged past 900. A diplomat in Saudi Arabia said on Wednesday that 68 Indian nationals died during the haj pilgrimage this year marked by searing heat. Relatives scoured hospitals and pleaded online for news, …

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6 months ago

Hajj: At least 550 pilgrims die of heatstroke as temp climbs 50°C, maximum belongs to THIS country

India TV News

Amid the scorching heatwaves, a surprising media report claimed at least 550 people died during the annual Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca. At least 550 people have died on haj, diplomats told French outlet Agence France Presse on Tuesday. A 2019 study by Geophysical Research Letters said that as temperatures rise in arid Saudi Arabia due to climate change, pilgrims performing …

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7 months, 4 weeks ago

Haj Pilgrims Should Only Be Handled By Persons Not Accused Of 'Deceiving' Others: Delhi High Court

Live Law

The Delhi High Court has observed that Hajis being very pious pilgrims should be handled only by persons who do not have allegations of swindling or deceiving people on them.Justice Subramonium Prasad said that the Haj Policy states that the Central Government has the right to debar the Haj Group Organizers against whom complaints have been received and who are …

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

Haj Suvidha App launched, Haj Guide for 2024 released by Smriti Irani

The Hindu

Union Minority Affairs Minister Smriti Zubin Irani on March 3 launched the Haj Suvidha App that would provide necessary information and direct access to important services like training modules, flight details, and accommodation to those embarking on the annual pilgrimage. As part of the government's efforts to make Haj a smoother and more comfortable experience, Ms. Irani launched the Haj …

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11 months, 2 weeks ago

Haj 2024: India, Saudi Arabia ink agreement, over 1.75 lakh pilgrims quota fixed for this year

India TV News

Haj 2024: India and Saudi Arabia signed a bilateral agreement under which New Delhi has been allocated a quota of more than 1.75 lakh pilgrims for the 2024 annual Haj pilgrimage. Minority Affairs Minister Smriti Irani accompanied by Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan signed the Bilateral Haj Agreement 2024 with Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. …

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11 months, 2 weeks ago

India, Saudi Arabia ink Haj agreement with over 1.75 lakh pilgrim quota for 2024

The Hindu

India and Saudi Arabia on Sunday signed a bilateral agreement under which New Delhi has been allocated a quota of 1,75,025 pilgrims for the annual Haj pilgrimage in 2024. Minority Affairs Minister Smriti Irani accompanied by Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan signed the Bilateral Haj Agreement 2024 with Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. Tawfiq bin …

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11 months, 2 weeks ago

India, Saudi Arabia sign Bilateral Haj Agreement 2024

Firstpost

In a major diplomatic step, India and Saudi Arabia ratified the Bilateral Haj Agreement for the year 2024 on Sunday. Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. Tawfiq bin Fawzan signed the Bilateral Haj Agreement 2024 with Minister of Minority Affairs Smriti Irani and Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan in Jeddah. “Pleased to announce the formalisation …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Bombay High Court Asks Haj Committee To Announce Fares Before Pilgrims Choose Embarkation Point

Live Law

The Bombay High Court asked that the Haj Committee of India to implement its guidelines and announce the fares in advance to enable the pilgrims to choose the nearest economical embarkation point, in a batch of writ petitions filed by 180 Haj pilgrims concerning fares for Aurangabad EP for the Haj Pilgrimage, 2023. Had these rates been announced prior to …

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1 year, 6 months ago

PM Modi Speaks to Saudi Crown Prince, Discusses Haj Pilgrimage, G20 Presidency

News 18

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday spoke to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman over the phone and reviewed a number of bilateral, multilateral, and global issues. PM Modi also thanked him for Saudi Arabia’s support during the evacuation of Indian nationals from violence-hit Sudan via Jeddah. Appreciated his support in safe evacuation of Indians from Sudan and for Haj.— …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Haj Pilgrimage Falls Within Ambit Of Religious Practice, Protected Under Article 25: Delhi High Court

Live Law

The Delhi High Court has ruled that the Haj pilgrimage falls within the ambit of religious practice and is protected under Article 25 of the Constitution of India. “Haj Pilgrimage and the ceremonies involved therein fall within the ambit of a religious practice, which is protected by the Constitution of India. The court made the observations while hearing a batch …

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1 year, 6 months ago

6,000 pilgrims from Telangana ready for Haj pilgrimage

Deccan Chronicle

HYDERABAD: There is a steep increase in the number of Haj pilgrims from Telangana state. Unlike last year’s 3,100, this year around 6,000 pilgrims will perform the Haj from June 7 to 22 in different batches this year. Interestingly, the pilgrimage expenses have been reduced from â‚¹4.11 lakh to â‚¹3.05 lakh this year, after the issue was taken to the …

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1 year, 7 months ago

Air India and Air India Express to Facilitate Smooth Haj Pilgrimage with 19,000 Passengers on Multiple Flights

News 18

Air India, the renowned Indian airline, and its budget counterpart Air India Express are set to undertake a crucial mission to transport approximately 19,000 Haj pilgrims from four Indian cities to Jeddah and Medina in Saudi Arabia. In the subsequent phase, from July 13th to August 2nd, 2023, Air India Express will facilitate the journey back from Medina to Kozhikode …

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1 year, 7 months ago

76 women apply under Haj non-mahram category

The Hindu

As many as 76 women have applied to make the Haj pilgrimage from Telangana in the non-mahram category. The non-mahram category provides for women to make the Haj pilgrimage without a male companion. This is an increase in number since last year when we had received four applications,” a Telangana State Haj Committee official said. The sources also said that …

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1 year, 8 months ago

Centre to issue forex cards for 1.4 lakh Hajj pilgrims

Hindustan Times

Emphasising on a "cashless Hajj", the government has made special arrangements to meet the foreign exchange requirements of those going on the annual pilgrimage, including the issuance of a forex card through the State Bank of India. Unlike previous years, when each pilgrim was given 2,100 Saudi riyals by the Haj Committee of India in lieu of Indian currency, irrespective …

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1 year, 8 months ago

Centre asks states to depute Muslim doctors on Haj pilgrimage duty

Live Mint

The Union government has directed states/UTs and medical colleges to depute male and female Muslim doctors, dentists and paramedics working in government hospitals for monitoring the health of Haj Pilgrims. Apart from prior medical screening of the pilgrims before they embark on the journey, pilgrims will also be provided healthcare in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in health facilities along …

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2 years, 1 month ago

Plea to include Vijayawada airport for ensuing Haj pilgrimage

Deccan Chronicle

VIJAYAWADA: Andhra Pradesh Haj Committee chairman Badwel Shaik Gausal Azam has urged Union minister for minority affairs Smriti Irani to re-declare Vijayawada international airport for Haj pilgrims from Andhra Pradesh. Azam said that many international flights have resumed their operations from Vijayawada airport. He urged Irani to permit the Hajj committee to visit Saudi Arabia one month before to resolve …

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2 years, 4 months ago

Haj Group Organizers Are Not Performing Religious Ceremonies, Can't Claim GST Exemption : Supreme Court

Live Law

The Supreme Court has held that Haj Group Organisers or Private Tour Operators cannot seek exemption from the Goods and Services Tax for their services as per the Mega Exemption Notification issued under the GST Act The notification provided exemption for "conduct of any religious ceremony" as stated in its Clause 5. "If the intention and object was to provide …

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2 years, 7 months ago

Andhra Pradesh Haj panel selects 1,201 pilgrims through draw of lots

The Hindu

The Andhra Pradesh Haj Committee led by its chairperson Ghouse Lazam conducted the Qurrah in Kurnool on Monday and published the names of 1,201 piligrims who were chosen of the 1,416 people who had submitted applications for the pilgrimage. Mr. Lazam said that the persons chosen through the draw of lots needed to deposit their passports, health and fitness certificates, …

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Haj pilgrims trained on dos and donts

Haj 2025: SpiceJet announces 100 special flights from four Indian cities

201 Indian pilgrims died during Haj pilgrimage 2024 due to health issues: Govt informs Lok Sabha

Climate change has made the Hajj pilgrimage more risky

Two Haj pilgrims from Bengaluru die in Mecca

Death toll tops 1,000 after haj marked by extreme heat: AFP tally

68 Indians among 922 Died during Haj This Year

Hajj: At least 550 pilgrims die of heatstroke as temp climbs 50°C, maximum belongs to THIS country

Haj Pilgrims Should Only Be Handled By Persons Not Accused Of 'Deceiving' Others: Delhi High Court

Haj Suvidha App launched, Haj Guide for 2024 released by Smriti Irani

Haj 2024: India, Saudi Arabia ink agreement, over 1.75 lakh pilgrims quota fixed for this year

India, Saudi Arabia ink Haj agreement with over 1.75 lakh pilgrim quota for 2024

India, Saudi Arabia sign Bilateral Haj Agreement 2024

Bombay High Court Asks Haj Committee To Announce Fares Before Pilgrims Choose Embarkation Point

PM Modi Speaks to Saudi Crown Prince, Discusses Haj Pilgrimage, G20 Presidency

Haj Pilgrimage Falls Within Ambit Of Religious Practice, Protected Under Article 25: Delhi High Court

6,000 pilgrims from Telangana ready for Haj pilgrimage

Air India and Air India Express to Facilitate Smooth Haj Pilgrimage with 19,000 Passengers on Multiple Flights

76 women apply under Haj non-mahram category

Centre to issue forex cards for 1.4 lakh Hajj pilgrims

Centre asks states to depute Muslim doctors on Haj pilgrimage duty

Plea to include Vijayawada airport for ensuing Haj pilgrimage

Haj Group Organizers Are Not Performing Religious Ceremonies, Can't Claim GST Exemption : Supreme Court

Andhra Pradesh Haj panel selects 1,201 pilgrims through draw of lots